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As road traffic continues to increase across Essex, councils are looking for ways to reduce congestion, and the pollution that comes with it. A move to electric vehicles is the only viable long-term solution, but ultimately, electric vehicles still need fossil fuels to be burned for the generation of electricity.

Sous vide is a method of cooking that’s going to revolutionise how you approach Christmas dinner.

Low cost yet effective ways to use specially designed mats and mesh to protect grass against the ravages of winter if using it for parking or similar.

Here are 6 stunning cruise destinations to take from the port of Harwich!

Believe it or not, Summer will soon be approaching and what are the number one pests that we hate in this warm season? Mosquitoes, of course! 

Be inspired by the local celebrities of The Only Way Is Essex as we take a look at some of the fabulous bedroom designs featured during filming of the popular TV show.

Essex Facing Snow, Ice and Floods This Winter Although we are currently having some of the mildest December weather on record, cold, wet and icy weather is expected in Essex …

An ever popular source of entertainment in the winter time, outdoor ice rinks have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. But how are they put together and run?

Following the first really cold night this autumn, the salt gritters have been our in force. Are our roads safe?

Chelmsford Council has amended a law banning rough sleepers from public places following public protests.

Essex, along with the rest of the East of England, has voted to leave the EU. Two of the UK’s top 5 leave districts are in Essex: in Castle Point 72.7% …

Summer is in full swing, but who knows how many months, weeks, maybe even days it will last for. The last thing you want to do is waste all of the summer hours tending to your lawn, luckily there is an alternative.

Essex has long been famed for its variety of fishing locations, and an upcoming TV show will feature in two of them.

Tendering Council are all set for a busy season on their beaches, and already have plans and patrols in place to keep you all safe.

A consultation by Essex County Fire & Rescue Service proposes £3 million to be spent on fire prevention and protection measures, but also a cut of firefighter jobs.

Essex and mud – a home grown combination that scooped Caroline Picking a travel writing prize, but are there greater photography and travel writing opportunities abroad?

3 Traditional Weapon Making Methods That Need To Be Kept Alive The cultural importance of weaponry is not to be underestimated and the art of crafting such tools should be …

Blocked drain scams, which we first saw reported in Kent appear to also be happening in Essex.

Find out where you can get a meningitis vaccine in Essex.

Design teams are vying for a place in the shortlisted six to be in with a chance of winning an estimated £1.6 million design contract redeveloping the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre in Chelmsford, but how much work goes in to such a project?

Our mild weathers may mean more pests in Essex this year – keep an eye out and call in the experts if you see rats.